East Elementary School vs Harbor Beach Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 480 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Iron Mountain · Public middle · Grades 5–6
99 students
Harbor Beach Middle School
Harbor Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
100 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Iron Mountain, Michigan | Harbor Beach Middle School Harbor Beach, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 485 | #166 of 485 |
| National rank | #11615 of 15,369 | #5833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 99 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Iron Mountain | Harbor Beach |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 31.5).
- •Harbor Beach Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Harbor Beach Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Harbor Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 63.6%).
- •Harbor Beach Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.8).
- •Harbor Beach Middle School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 99.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Elementary School better than Harbor Beach Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Beach Middle School ranks higher (58.3 vs 31.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Elementary School and Harbor Beach Middle School?
About 480 km in a straight line, between Iron Mountain and Harbor Beach in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 99. Harbor Beach Middle School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Harbor Beach Middle School rank in Michigan?
East Elementary School is 368th of 485 and Harbor Beach Middle School is 166th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).